·Through first week of April -- Athletes For Art. Engage in a football hunt, catching "footballs" that will be displayed on kiosk-like pedestals around the city. The original balls will be auctioned to the highest bidder to raise money for children's arts education programs in the Houston area. A football sculpture will be on display at Siorrento's Restaurant, 415 Westheimer. Call 713-523-1616, or go to www.athletesforart.org.

TODAY

Jan. 26

·A Houston Salute, Reliant Hall and Arena, 8 p.m. Host and chairman Jim Nantz and honorary chair President George H.W. Bush are joined by 38 Houston sports legends. Yanni will perform with his orchestra. Proceeds benefit the establishment of a Youth Education Town (YET) in Houston. Tickets are $1000 for the Presidential Dinner and program, and $100-150 for program-only tickets. Sponsored tables available. For tickets, call 713-629-3700, or go to www.ticketmaster.com. For event information, call 713-942-1224, or e-mail houstonsalute@dinipartners.com.

TODAY

Jan. 27
·Leaders of Tomorrow Business Conference
, the Houstonian Hotel, 111 N. Post Oak Lane, 5:30-9 p.m. Sponsored by the NFL and the
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
, the conference is an emerging leaders showcase highlighting the success of local Hispanic business leaders. Nationally known Hispanic business leaders will take part. Call Beth Colleton, 832-214-1031.

TODAY

·Mujeres de las Americas
, the Houstonian Hotel, 111 N. Post Oak Lane, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The NFL and
Hispanic Women
in Leadership will team up to highlight Hispanic women in the community. More than 500 women will take part in this educational workshop at the Houstonian. Luncheon will follow. Call 713-680-2626.

THURSDAY

·2004 Sports Careers Expo, University of Houston's Houston Room in the University Center, 210 University Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lecture/panel discussion for high school athletes considering careers in sports. Professional athletes and representatives from well-known companies will participate. Call Nenette Chambliss, 770-323-8280, or e-mail whynotsportsinc@aol.com.

·Nickelodeon'sU-Pick Live will be taping from 3-10 p.m. at the NFL Experience, George R. Brown Convention Center. Participants are pre-selected, spectators welcome. Call 1-866-849-4635, or go to www.superbowl.com.

·U.S. Air Force "Cross Into The Blue" Tour, featuring a three-minute movie about the modern Air Force, at the NFL Experience, George R. Brown Convention Center. Meet Mississippi quarterback Eli Manning from 5-6:15 p.m. Call 1-866-849-4635, or go to www.superbowl.com.

·NFL Total Access mock shows allow viewers to see the game through the player's eyes, the NFL Experience, George R. Brown Convention Center, 6-7 p.m. Special guest Ken Norton, Jr. Call 1-866-849-4635, or go to www.superbowl.com.

·Bowl with the Pros, Play with the Pros, Jillians, 7620 Katy Freeway, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. NFL players and their parents invite fans to join in an evening of bowling and games. Call 713-263-0303 or 713-629-3700, or go to www.jillians.com.

FRIDAY

·TriStar Production's Ultimate Game Weekend, through Sunday, featuring athletes such as Troy Aikman, Roger Clemens, and Andre Ware. Package options include a celebrity golf tournament at Houston Oaks Golf Club, an exclusive party at Champps Americana-Uptown Park, tickets to the NFL Experience, and more. Individual, group, or corporate packages and sponsorships available. Call 713-666-9595, or go to www.tristarparty.com.

·Ninth annual Rebuilding Together, Kickoff to Rebuild 2004, 2603 & 2707 Holman Street in the Row House district in the Third Ward, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. A project to rehabilitate three homes of low income homeowners. Join NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue and his wife, Chandler, current NFL players, and members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, along with other volunteers. Call 202-483-9083, or go to www.rebuildingtogether.org.

·Houston Bud Bowl '04, Minute Maid Park, 501 Crawford at Texas. Festival events such as a Sea World exhibit, Bud Clydesdales, live Latin bands, appearances by the Astros, Rockets and Texans, live boxing workouts, Dub Magazine Car Show, and more, in the Diamond Lot/Lot A, 2-7 p.m., free for all ages. Concert with Staind and Endocine, inside the Park, 7 p.m. Concert is for adults 21 and over only, free admission with an invitation. Listen to KLOL (101 FM) for your chance to win an invitation or go to www.klol.com.

·U.S. Air Force "Cross Into The Blue" Tour, featuring a three-minute movie about the modern Air Force, at the NFL Experience, George R. Brown Convention Center. Meet the Dallas Cowboys' La'Roi Glover from 4-5:15 p.m. Call 1-866-849-4635, or go to www.superbowl.com.

·Barry Sanders Super Bowl book signing, Costco, 1150 Bunker Hill, 5-7 p.m. Sanders will be signing his best-selling autobiography Now You See Him ... , which includes a DVD featuring highlights of his football career. Call 713-576-2053.

·NFL Total Access mock shows allow viewers to see the game through the player's eyes, the NFL Experience, George R. Brown Convention Center, 6-7 p.m. Special guest Seth Joyner. Call 1-866-849-4635, or go to www.superbowl.com.